Taking it within 10 hours makes it highly effective at preventing pregnancy. However, because no emergency contraceptive is 100% effective and March 14 was close to your fertile window, a very small risk remains. To be sure, I recommend taking a home pregnancy test if your period is delayed by more than a week, or three weeks after the intercourse (around April 4th) for an accurate result. Keep in mind that the emergency pill can naturally delay or alter your next period.

Emergency contraceptives won't work if your partner has already tested positive for pregnancy. The safest course of action is for her to visit a gynaecologist as soon as possible to explore her options and find out how many weeks pregnant she is. Mifepristone and misoprostol are frequently used for early medical abortions under a doctor's supervision. Without a doctor's guidance, never purchase or take abortion drugs on your own since improper timing or dosage might result in severe complications, extensive bleeding, or an incomplete abortion. Treatment is typically safer and easier the earlier she is assessed.

Taking the i-pill (levonorgestrel) within 16 hours of intercourse is highly effective at preventing pregnancy. The bleeding you experienced eight days later is a very common side effect of the medication, often called withdrawal bleeding, or it could be your early period. Either way, this is a reassuring sign that the medication worked, making pregnancy highly unlikely. To give you complete peace of mind, I recommend taking a simple home pregnancy test 21 days after the intercourse.

Yes, you can take the i-Pill (levonorgestrel 1.5 mg) at 23 years of age, as it is considered safe for women of reproductive age, generally between 18 and 45. It is most effective when taken as soon as possible after unprotected sex, ideally within 24 hours and no later than 72 hours. The pill is meant strictly for emergency use and should not replace regular contraceptive methods. If you have any health concerns or medical conditions, it’s best to consult a healthcare professional before using it.

To prevent pregnancy, you can use daily birth control pills, which generally fall into two categories: combined oral contraceptives (containing estrogen and progestogen) and progestogen-only pills. If you recently had unprotected intercourse, emergency contraceptive pills (containing levonorgestrel or ulipristal acetate) are also available to use within a specific timeframe. Because the safest and most effective option depends on your personal health history, I highly recommend scheduling a brief, routine consultation with a healthcare provider. They will help you choose the perfect fit for your body safely and comfortably.

Monthly contraceptive pills are not meant to be taken only to bring back missed periods. Whether they are suitable depends on individual factors such as the reason for delayed periods, age, health condition, medical history, and hormonal status. Missed or delayed periods can happen due to various reasons, including stress, weight changes, hormonal imbalance, thyroid problems, PCOS, pregnancy, or other health conditions. It is recommended to consult a gynaecologist for proper evaluation before starting any medication. If there is a possibility of pregnancy, take a pregnancy test first. Your doctor can suggest the appropriate treatment based on your specific condition.